Halls Lake

Halls Lake northwest of Round Pond covers 85.2 acres in Orange County, Vermont. At this Halls northwest of Round fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 30 feet. The documented storage volume is about 1,448.4 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Halls Lake

On this 85.2-acre Halls northwest of Round basin, the verified 30-foot maximum gives the pond enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at Halls Lake

Fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at Halls northwest of Round in Orange County, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic. At this Halls northwest of Round fishery, use a tube, Ned rig or small swimbait for smallmouth where firm bottom meets deeper water.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 85.2-acre Halls northwest of Round basin, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the pond for bluegill and related sunfish. For Halls northwest of Round in Orange County, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For the pond pickerel at this Halls northwest of Round fishery, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Halls Lake

On this 85.2-acre Halls northwest of Round basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Halls northwest of Round in Orange County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Halls Lake

At this Halls northwest of Round fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 85.2-acre Halls northwest of Round basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Halls northwest of Round in Orange County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.